2006-08-16 07:10:34 · 10 answers · asked by operajester 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
"The wedding veil
The origin of the wedding veil is unclear but it is thought that it predates the wedding dress by centuries. One explanation is that it is a relic of the days when a groom would throw a blanket over the head of the woman of his choice when he captured her and carted her off. Another explanation is that during the times of arranged marriages, the bride's face was covered until the groom was committed to her at the ceremony - so it would be too late for him to run off if he didn't like the look of her! It is also thought that the veil was worn to protect the bride from evil spirits that would be floating around on her wedding day.
These origins have all evolved into the tradition that the veil covers the bride's face throughout the ceremony until the minister pronounces the couple man and wife - although today, the veil is often lifted by the bride's father when the bride arrives at the alter. "
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"Wedding Veil
The veil can be traced back to Roman times when it was a complete head to toe cover.
In a custom dating back to arranged marriages, the groom's family very rarely let him see the bride prior to the ceremony.
The groom if displeased with the brides looks may have refused to marry her.
Only after completion of the wedding ceremony was the groom permitted to lift the veil and see his bride for the first time. "
2006-08-16 07:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by Berry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is tradition and considered bad luck for the bride to be seen by the groom before the wedding ceremony. In the days when brides were purchased it was forbidden for the groom to see the bride before the wedding ceremony. The lifting of the veil by the groom indicated that the bride was submissive to the groom. If the bride lifted her own veil, this indicated a degree of independence toward her husband.
2006-08-16 14:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Free 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was thought to ward off evil spirits. it symbolized the brides innocence and modesty. according to an old story, the first veil was worn by george washingtons adopted daughter. a man saw her standing behind a laced curtain and found her beautiful an dlove at first sight. so, in the spirit of romanticism made herself a lace veil for the wedding ceremony in honor of their first meeting. TRUST ME THIS IS THE TRUE STORY.
2006-08-16 14:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by Devyn Jones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was started in the early 1800's...on an old wood ship named Diversity..scholars still argue its orgin..but I'm pretty sure it was to keep the water off of the bride when passing dolphins would splash by..
2006-08-17 14:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by roy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would figure that since in the old days you would marry someone you never knew or maybe never seen that they would put a veil over the girls face until you said i do!
2006-08-16 15:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by fluffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it relates to the church... because all christians use to have veils in the church(women) and ithink this is the symbol of that
2006-08-16 14:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by bernadet_lmr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a virigin before marriage.
2006-08-16 14:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kabu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes with being a virgin, however, it just doesn't apply these days does it?
2006-08-16 14:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you going to get married soon?
2006-08-16 14:29:13 · answer #9 · answered by cascadingrainbows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope sorry cant help u there
2006-08-16 14:34:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋